Articles about e-commerce

AI marketplace turns unused clothes into income

Uhuru marketplace goes live, with AI tools to help South Africans sell second-hand goods and services more effectively.

Digital wallet use soars as Temu, Shein reshape retail

Nearly half of surveyed local online shoppers now use Temu, Shein and similar low-cost international retail platforms.

SARS tax crackdown slams brakes on SA’s e-commerce boom

Following tax and fee adjustments introduced in 2024, cross-border e-commerce growth has slowed to about 7%, signalling the end of “indiscriminate low-price competition”.

Cash-strapped shoppers turn to AI to tighten spending

AI is becoming central to how South Africans shop, reinforcing a shift toward strategic spending, says SpendTrend26.

Common challenges of online fraud

Cyber attacks wreak havoc on the financial, healthcare, retail and e-commerce sectors, severely damaging reputations and life-critical missions.

Cross Switch, Absa expand secure checkout with Absa Pay

Merchants on Cross Switch can now offer Absa Pay, improving security for online customers during checkout.

New rules proposed to hold Temu, Shein accountable in SA

The National Consumer Commission aims to close enforcement gaps and protect consumers from untraceable international sellers.

Regulators move to fix loopholes in e-commerce sector

The National Consumer Commission calls for stronger legislation and enforcement to address issues within SA’s e-commerce sector.

CEO-designate to drive Bob’s next growth phase

The online shopping platform names Anita Erasmus as chief executive officer-designate, effective 1 March.

Amazon’s steam iron ad gets reality check in SA

A promotion on Amazon SA’s website advertising a steam iron at the “lowest price of the year” has been found to be misleading.

Checkers Sixty60 sales jump by over 30%

The group’s on-demand delivery platform saw sales rise by 34.6%, for the six months ended 28 December.

SA’s online holiday shopping surges nearly 50%

Online shopping drove SA’s 2025/26 holiday retail growth, with e-commerce spend surging 49.9% year on year, according to Visa data.